What Comes Next? AI, Relationships, and the Future of Learning

With graduate unemployment rising and employer skill demands evolving faster than traditional curricula, higher education faces a hard reality: there is no single “golden ticket” to future employment. Institutions must instead rethink how education supports adaptability, continuous learning, and long-term relevance in an AI-enabled economy.

This session convenes university presidents and leaders from technology and workforce-facing organizations to examine how institutions are redesigning learning at both the classroom and programmatic levels. The discussion will explore embedding AI literacy, aligning credentials with changing skill needs, and expanding flexible, short-form, and lifelong learning pathways that support ongoing reskilling and upskilling. Panelists will share evidence-based strategies to help learners navigate a volatile labor market—while ensuring higher education continues to deliver durable value for students and employers.